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Itanagar: On May 15, coinciding with National Endangered Species Day, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein issued a call to action regarding the state's ecological future. He emphasized that as the region pursues rapid infrastructure and economic growth, it is essential to maintain a careful balance with environmental stewardship to preserve its unique heritage.
Highlighting the state's role as a significant stronghold for wildlife and biodiversity, Mein pointed to the intrinsic link between the survival of threatened species and the well-being of local forest ecosystems. He noted that the survival of animals such as the Mishmi takin, red panda, snow leopard, hoolock gibbon, and various hornbills is deeply tied to the traditional way of life practiced by indigenous communities.
According to the Deputy Chief Minister, environmental protection should be treated as a primary responsibility during all phases of regional advancement. He described conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh as a means to protect a living heritage that defines the cultural identity of its people and their longstanding relationship with nature.
Concluding his message, Mein appealed to citizens and stakeholders to embrace a collective responsibility toward sustainability. He advocated for a future where economic progress and the preservation of fragile ecological wealth are pursued simultaneously, ensuring that development does not occur at the expense of the natural environment.
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